Select "Redeem Nintendo Points Card," then scratch off the silver area on the back of the card to reveal the activation number.

Enter the Nintendo Points Card activation number into the text field then select "OK."

A screen will appear which shows the point value of the card that was entered. Select "Redeem" to add the points to your account.

Another screen will appear which shows the number of points added to the account and the new point balance. Select "OK" to return to the Wii Shop Channel.

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How to View Available Wii Points

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view the available balance of Wii Points in the Wii Shop Channel.

Information:

The Wii Shop Channel can be accessed on the Wii U in the Wii Menu.

What to do:

Access the Wii Shop Channel through the Wii Menu.

Once on the "Welcome to the Wii Shop Channel" screen, select "Start Shopping."

The current Wii Points balance will be displayed in blue, near the bottom of the screen.

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Wii Menu Overview

Information:

The Wii Menu allows you to play Wii game discs, WiiWare, and Virtual Console titles.

You will need to use a Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) to navigate the menu. You will need to pair (synchronize) a Wii Remote with the Wii U console before using the menu.

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Do I Have to Use the Classic Controller With Virtual Console Games in Wii Mode?

Important Note!

Only Wii consoles with model number RVL 001 are compatible with the Gamecube controller.

Answer:

Some games will be playable with just the Wii Remote, while others will require use of the Classic Controller attachment.

The best place to go for information on which controller is used for a specific game is the Wii Shop Channel catalog itself. Each game clearly shows which controller(s) it uses.

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Can I Purchase Virtual Console Games From Other Regions?

Answer:

The Wii U console is designed to access the Nintendo eShop or the Wii Shop channel (when in Wii Mode) only for the region in which the console was intended for sale. For example, a Wii U console made for use in North America will only be able to access the Nintendo eShop channel for U.S., Canada, and Latin America, even if it's being used in Europe.

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Do Wii Points Expire?

Answer:

There is no expiration date for Wii Points. However, it is possible that points may be revoked or removed if there is a suspicion of fraudulent or unlawful activity on your system.

Wii Points: In the Wii Shop Channel you can redeem Wii Points to download additional features and items, such as WiiWare titles or Virtual Console games. Purchased Wii Points are added to your Wii Shop account which is separate from the Wii U Nintendo eShop.

Virtual Console: The Virtual Console is a collection of classic games available for download from the Wii Shop Channel.

WiiWare: WiiWare are new, unique games released solely through the Wii Shop channel.

Channels: Various channels can be downloaded from the Wii Shop.

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How Much Does It Cost to Download Games in the Wii or DSi Shop?

Answer:

Important Note!

Currently Virtual Console Games are not available in the Wii U Nintendo eShop. Please check Nintendo.com for further updates.

The Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop:

The prices announced to date are as follows*:

NES: Starting at 500 points

SNES: Starting at 800 points

N64: Starting at 1,000 points

Sega Master System: Starting at 500 points

Sega Genesis: Starting at 800 points

TurboGrafx: Starting at 600 points

NEOGEO: Starting at 900 points

Commodore 64: Starting at 500 points

Arcade: Starting at 500 points

WiiWare games: Varies

Points can be purchased online using the Wii console or Wii Menu on the Wii U console and a credit card or a Wii Points Cards (available at retail). The Nintendo Points Card costs $19.99 (U.S.) for 2,000 points.

*Points can vary

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Is tax applied to points purchases?

Answer:

Tax is added where applicable and is based on your location (City, State, and County).

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Are Hard Copy Receipts Available for Points Purchases?

Answer:

No. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide hard copy receipts for online point purchases.

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If I Delete my Add-on Content, Will I Have to Pay for it Again?

Answer:

No, you will not have to pay for the content again if it is deleted. It can be re-downloaded at no additional cost.

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How to Link a Club Nintendo Account to a Wii Shop Account

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to Link a Club Nintendo Account to a Wii Shop Account.

Important Note!

Only active Club Nintendo accounts with a verified email address can be linked to a Shop Channel account.

Surveys associated to Channels and games added by linking the Shop Channel account can take a day or two to appear in the To Do List.

Select "Buy Wii Points with a credit card," then select the number of points you wish to purchase.

If the option to use a credit card doesnít appear, verify that your country setting is correct.

Select the credit card (Visa and MasterCard are accepted), then enter the credit card information and select "OK."

Enter the City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code, and County for the billing address on the credit card, then select "OK."

If an error indicates the number doesnít match the type of the card, verify that the number is entered correctly.

The purchase details including the total price after tax will be displayed. Verify that the purchase information is correct, and then select the "Yes" button in the bottom-left of the screen to proceed.

A confirmation page will appear. Select "OK" to return to the Wii Shop Channel menu.

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How to Play Wii Games on the Wii U

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to Play Wii games on the Wii U.

Important Note!

Starting a Wii game will automatically launch the Wii Menu. Be sure to exit the Wii Menu before inserting a Wii U game again.

What to do:

In order to launch Wii mode, you will need to sync a Wii Remote with the Wii U console. (How To)

Launch Wii Mode by performing the following:

From a disc: If you have entered a Wii disc into your Wii U, launch the software as normal. (How To)

From the icon: If you are not launching software from a disc, scroll to the Wii Menu icon located on the Wii U Menu and press A.

Use the Wii Remote to select "Wii Menu" by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen, hovering the hand icon over "Wii Menu," and pressing the A Button.

If you have not yet sync'd a Wii Remote with the Wii U Console, you will be prompted to sync one. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Once Wii Mode launches, use the Wii Remote to launch the disc / channel that you would like to access.

If you would like information on transferring Wii content to your Wii U, click here.

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How to Perform a Channel Update

Description:

How to perform an update for a channel for the Wii Menu.

What to do:

To update a channel, simply re-download it from the Wii Shop channel. (How To)

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How to Copy Content to and from the SD Card

Situation:

Step by step instructions on how to copy content between the SD Card and the Wii Menu System Memory

Important Note:

The channel and the save data is stored and managed separately.

Some gamesí save data will not be transferrable to an SD Card. These games will be grayed out and you will not be able to select them.

Channels are attached to the serial number of the console and cannot be played on other consoles using the SD Card.

What to Do:

Select the Wii Menu from the Wii U Menu.

Select the Wii button in the bottom left corner of the Wii Menu.

Select the type of content you wish to transfer (Channel or Save Data for the channel.)